Total Car Score: Recent Episodes
Javier Mota, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix
The Total Car Score podcast covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace.
In this epìsode we are in Detroit with Derek Sequeira, Director of Home Products and Solutions
at GM Energy, to learn about how the new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV can give you up to 440 miles of electric driving range and also power your house in case of an outage.
In this episode we are in Fort Worth, Texas with Sr. Group Manager of Product Planning to learn all about the 2025 Genesis GV80, the luxury SUV whis is ready to take on similar models from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus and all others.
In this episode we talk to Scott McLane, the Lead Development Engineer for the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV, at Moab, Utah, where he and his team worked to develop the off-road capability of the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV.
In this episode we are at the Foxhall Resort outside Atlanta, Georgia, to talk to Joel Hofman, the Vehicle Program Engineering Manager for the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse, which was fully updated to catch up to rivals such as the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade.
In this episode we talk to journalist Henry Payne of the Detroit News, about the consequences of the workers' vote at the Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga to join the United Auto Workers.
In this episode we are in San Diego to test drive the 2024 Toyota Tacoma i-Force Max and talk with Chief Engineer, Sheldon Brown, who shares all the details for all the 8 versions, including the TRD Pro with the hybrid i-Force Max power train.
In this episode we are in San Diego, where we get to test drive the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, which design follows the body trend of other brands, but has it´s own and distintive retro look and advanced technology for off-roading and much more.
In this episode we are in the legendary Laguna Seca race track with Till Wartenberg, Vice President of the Hyundai N Brand & Motorsport, to test drive the 2025 IONIQ5 N, which just won the World Performance Car of the Year Award.
In this episode we talk to Tomasz Korniejew, Publishing Director of @motopl, who shares his insights in the automotive industry in Poland, where Toyota has the No. 1 position in market share and the Camry is still one of the most popular cars.
In this episode we are at the legendary Laguna Seca racetrack with Nicolò Villa, Pirelli´s
Project Leader, who developed the tires for the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ5 N, the 100% electric car, which just won the World Performance Car of the Year award.
In this episode, we are in Miami for the first drive with the 2004 FIAT 500e, an affordable electric car, with a base price starting at just $32,500, before lease incentives of up to $7,500.
In this episode we talk with Sharon Gauci, Global Executive Director of Design, inside the legendary Design Dome at General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, to learn about the next era of Buick, which the brand calls ‘Exceptional by design’.
In this episode we are at the Rivian Meatpacking District Studio in New York City to learn all about the new R2, the new model from the EV American manufacturer, which was "designed for the
adventurous" and will be on sale in 2026 with an estimated range of 300+ miles, seat capacity for 5 and 0 to 60 MPH speed of under 3 seconds.
In this episode we are at the New York Auto Show, where the winners of the 2024 World Car of the Year Awards were presented with 2 wins for the Kia EV 9 as EV Car of the Year and World Car of the Year. Toyota Prius, Hyundai IONIQ5 N, BMW 5 and Volvo EX30 also took home an award.
In this episode we are in New York with José Román, the Global Head of Infiniti, for the debut of the 2025 Infiniti QX80, which took place at Edge, the 100-story-high outdoor sky deck at Hudson Yards.
In this episode we are in Franklin, Tennessee, with Manish Mehrotra, Vice President of Digital Business, Planning, and Connected Operations, to learn everything about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, which not only has a bold new exterior design, but is loaded with the most advanced and useful technology.
In this episode we are in Park City, Utha, where Range Rover introduced the 2024 Range Rover Sport Park City Edition, with the help of brand ambassador, Lindsey Vonn, one of six women to have won World Cup races in all five disciplines of alpine skiing.
In this episode we are with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, at the Grand Opening of a new showroom in Coral Gables, Florida, where he gives an update about everything that has happened at the EV manufacturer in the last few months.
In this episode we are in Palm Springs, California, with Monica Gorgas, Brand Manager for the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus, which includes new signature features and connected experiences that go beyond the levels of luxury you never knew were possible.
In this episode we are at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, with Ethan Gibson, Director of Communications at RM Sotheby's & Moda Events, for the inaugural edition of Moda Miami, an exclusive multi-day event, which celebrates world-class cars, culture, and the utmost in luxury experiences.
In this episode, we are at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Nicolas Brown, President at McLaren Automotive for the Americas, to learn all about the 2024 McLaren 750s and to get an update on the success story of the British super sports car manufacturer.
In this episode we talk about The Hanger Amelia 2024, which will return on the eve of the 29th annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance at the spectacular Bent Wing Flight Services, Fernandina Beach.
In this episode we are in Sonoma County where we speak to an expert to learn everything about the all-electric 2024 Honda Prologue, a new SUV with tons of tech-rich, different charging options and exciting performance, which will go on market starting at $47,400.
In this episode, we are in Texas with Chief Vehicle Síntesis Manager, Doug Kilian, to test learn everything about the 2025 RAM 1500 pickup track family, which is replacing the legendario V8 HEMI engañes with the in-line 6 cylinder Hurricane family, which can produce up to 540 HP and is much more efficient.
In this special episode we talk to Expedition Motor Company's Founder & CEO, Alex Levin, to learn about the whole restoration process of the classic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen to your exact specifications.
In this episode we are at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public over the weekend at McCormick Place, where customers can experience dozens of EVs on an in-door track, including the Nissan Ariya.
In this episode we are at the ICAR Complex at the Mirabel Airport to test drive the 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV on the ice and to learn about it´s Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system, which is much better than anything else in the industry.
In this episode we are in Newport Beach, California, with Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Sales & Marketing Mercedes-Benz Vans, to learn about the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, the 100% electric van which is now available for order at U.S. dealerships starting from $71,866.
In this episode we are with Tedros Mengiste, Vice President of Sales Operations at Genesis Motor America, to talk about the 2024 Genesis G70, the luxury sedan which is already a strong candidate to win the Car of the Year Award.
In this episode we are in Tucson, Arizona, with Greg Kitzens, General Manager of Marketing, to learn all about the new 2024 Lexus GX, which will go on sale later this year to compete head to head with the Land Rover Defender and others.
In this episode we are with Mark Gillies, Director of Public Relations and Reputation at
Volkswagen Group of America to kick off the celebrations of the first 75 years of the legendario German manufacturer in the US, which will include an add on the Super Bowl.
In this episode, we are at the Consumer Electronics Show CES Las Vegas 2024, with VinFast Global CEO, Madame Le Thi Thu Thuy, who gave us an update on the company's growth and plans to launch the VF3, its latest electric model, which will be available for reservations later in 2024.
In this episode we take a deep look into the Toyota Prius, Ford Super Duty and Kia EV9, which won the 2024 Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards, a mix of hybrid, gasoline and electric power trains, which reflects what customers really want.
In this episode we are in Omaha, Nebraska, where a surplus of dogs are waiting for homes, for the start of Operation Frodo 2023, a mission to rescue 12 beagles just in time for the Holidays and take them to their forever homes in Portland and Seattle.
In this episode we make our final predictions for the 2024 North American, Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year after Volvo pulled out the EX30 as a finalist in the SUV category, making the Kia EV9 the strongest candidate before the final vote.
In this episode we are at the 2023 BMW Test Fest in Greenville, South Carolina, with Rebecca Dalski to learn all about the 8th. generation BMW 5 Series, which for the first time ever, is available with a fully-electric power train and is a candidate for World Car of the Year.
In this episode we are at the 2023 BMW Test Fest in Greenville, South Carolina, where we share our experience driving the BMW iX5 Hydrogen concept car, which is further proof of BMW’s leading development expertise in the field of electric drive technologies.
In this episode we are at the annual BMW Group Test Drive, where we not only drove the latest models from BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, but also got a chance to learn from two Michelin experts about safety and performance when the time comes to replace your tires.
In this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show with Michael Bell, Lucid Motors´ Senior Vice President of Digital, who talks about why the 2025 Lucid Gravity is much better than any other electric SUV in the world.
In this episode we are at the LA Mobility Show where the finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year are announced, along with a long list of reveals to start next year´s competition.
In this episode we are at the Iron Horse Ranch in Somerville, Texas where six winning organizations of the 2023 Defender Service Awards received a fully customized Land Rover Defender 130 and awarded $25,000, empowering them to further their respective missions.
In this episode we are in Greenville, South Carolina, at the annual BMW Group Test Fest, where we talk to Charlie Cooper, who helped introduce the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, the latest model from the line of cars his grandfather John Cooper created.
In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn about the future of Porsche, synthetic fuels and the legendary 911.
In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for the Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, where we talk to Dr. Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board, Research and Development, to learn about the future of Porsche, synthetic fuels and the legendary 911.
In this episode we are in Tokyo for the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, where Nissan and Infiniti showcased the all-encompassing approach to mobility and energy for now and the future with an impressive lineup of EV concepts.
In this episode we are in Barcelona, Spain, with Mike Cottone, President at Volvo Cars USA & Canada, who gives us an update on the recent success stories for the Swedish luxury brand and how the 2025 Volvo EX30, a 100% electric compact SUV which starts at $34,950, will accelerate it´s EV era.
In this episode we are at Pikes Pikes International Raceway with Tadge Juechter, who has been the Chief Executive Engineer for the Chevrolet Corvette since 2006, to learn everything about the 2024 e-Ray, the first electrified version of this legendary American sports car.
In this episode we are in Austin, Texas, with Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Lexus Marketing at Toyota Motor North America, Inc., who explains why the new 3-row SUV 2024 Lexus TX is so important to the bandas growth.
In this episode we are in Austin, Texas with Stephanie Brinley, Associate Director of Research and Analysis at S&P Global to talk about the latest news and trends in the automotive industry in the US and around the world.
In this episode, we are in Monterey, California for Porsche´s Rennsport Reunion 7, which had over 91,000 people in attendance to watch over 300 race entries and the US debut of the Mission X concept, the Vision 357 Speedster concept and the new 911 S/T.
In this episode we are in Santa Monica, California to experience Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot, the class-leading system for conditionally automated driving which will roll out in late 2023 with a limited fleet in California and Nevada.
In this episode we are at the Sonoma Raceway with Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy at Nissan, to learn how much effort, talent and passion goes into making a car like the 2024 Z Nismo.
In this episode we talk to Sang Lee, Sr. Product Strategy Manager at Kia North America, about the 100% electric EV9, which will go on sale later this year with up to 300 miles of range and is a strong candidate to win all the SUV of the Year Awards around the world.
In this episode we are in Baltimore, Maryland, with Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor America, to talk about the much improved 2024 Hyundai Kona, which is looking for it´s second consecutive award as the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.
In this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Gregor Hembrough, Head of Polestar USA, to test drive the much improved Polestar 2 model and to learn about the expansion plans for the EV manufacturer in North America.
In this episode we are in Denver, Colorado, with Kyle Field, Senior Editor at CleanTechnica, to test drive the much improved 2024 Polestar 2 and to take a look at the latest news around electric vehicles in the global automotive industry.
In this episode we are at the Kia California Proving Grounds in the Mojave Desert for the first test drive of the 2024 EV9, the 100% electric 3-row SUV, which will debut along with the newest bi-directional charger from Wallbox, that enables the car to power your home, even during a power outage.
In this episode we analyze the list of candidates for the 2024 North American Car, Truck and SUV Awards (NACTOY) and give our predictions for the three winners in the three categories. The official announcement for the winners won´t be made until January 4, 2024.
In this episode we are in New York with Chief Engineer Mandi Damman, who shares all the details about the 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ, the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV, which will have an estimated 450 miles of range and the most advanced driver assistance technology.
In this episode we are at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum for the debut of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, which will go on sale next Spring with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain producing 326 HP. It looks amazing, but we have to ask if there´s more coming soon to really bring back this legend?
In this episode we are at the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first on-track test drive of the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, where we learn about how strategic partners Brembo, Pirelli and Recaro, worked to equip it with the best technology for brakes, tires and seats.
In this episode we are at the new Pagani of Miami with Marketing Director, Christopher Pagani and dealership owner Brett David, who share the stories of how their fathers led the way to this partnership.
In this episode we talk to Mark Rushbrook, Global Director of Ford Performance Motorsports, who leads the team responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally and then transfers that technology to production cars.
In this episode we are in New York for the North American debut of the 2025 Volvo EX30, a compact electric SUV, which will go on sale in the US next year with a base price of $34,950, 275 miles of range and 422 hp which will take you from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds.
In this episode we are in Arcadia, California with Ford Mustang´s Chief Engineer Laurie Transou and Ricardo Rodríguez Long, who is the proud owner of a 1965 model, celebrating the 7th. generations of iconic American muscle cars.
In this episode we are in Saugerties, New York, with Cameron Batten, Chief Communications Officer for Volkswagen North America and his German Shepherd, Atlas, for the first drive of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport.
In this episode we are in Napa Valley with Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, for the debut of the 2023 Specter, the Rolls-Royce that changes everything as the world’s first ultra-luxury
electric super coupé, ushering in the marque’s bold new all-electric future.
In this episode we are in St. George, Utah with Jim Morrison, Sr. Vice President at Jeep North America, to learn all about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler, which gets greater capability, new technology, advanced safety features and more refinement.
In this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California, not for surfing, but to learn about all the updates of the 2023 Polaris Slingshot lineup, the three-wheeled vehicle which debuted as a motorcycle in 2015 and now you can enjoy driving with your regular driver's license in 49 of the 50 states.
In this episode, we are in New York for a preview of the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing line up, which included limited production editions of the GR Supra, GR86 and the GR Corolla, all available with manual transmission.
In this episode we are at Ford´s Michigan Proving Grounds with Alex Luft, Executive Editor at FordAuthority.com, who shares his opinión on the new model and an update for the highly competitive pickup truck segment in North America.
In this episode, we are in the South of France for the debut of the 2024 Aston Martin DB12, which the British manufacturer calls "The World's First Super Tourer", delivering a quantum shift in sporting character and dynamic capability of the legendary DB bloodline.
In this episode we are in Austin, Texas for the debut of the 2024 Lexus GX, which gets its first complete update in more than 20 years and the new model TX, a 3-row luxury SUV loaded with new design and the latest technology.
In this episode we are in Huntington Beach, California with Tom Moloughney Sr. Editor for InsideEVs, for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID Buzz, which will arrive in the United States in 2024 with retro design cues and modern technology.
In this episode we learn about the Israeli start-up Ravin AI´s inspection system, which is aimed at eliminating some of the trust issues between buyers and sellers of used cars. Its Automated Digital Vehicle Inspection System uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the vehicle inspection process.
In this episode we are at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, for the 2023 Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, where we get to drive over 90 vehicles and catch up with the latest news in the automotive industry.
In this episode we are in Hawaii for the debut of the 4th. generation of the Toyota Tacoma, which has been the No. 1 sold vehicle here for more than 20 years, and now has everything to continue as the leader in the mid-size pickup segment everywhere.
In this episode we learn everything about the new Ineos Grenadier, an off-road utility vehicle designed and produced by Ineos Automotive Ltd., which was founded by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, after he reportedly tried to buy the old Defender tooling and designs from Land Rover to keep it in production. Land Rover declined to sell it.
In this episode, we are in Encinitas, California to test drive the 2023 VinFast VF8 100% electric SUV and to talk to Van Ann Nguyen, CEO of VinFast North America, who explains how the vietnamese car manufacturer was able to put it´s vehicles in the United States in just 6 years since starting operations.
In this episode we are at the Pista di prova di Balocco, Italy, with Larry Dominique, Sr. Vice President and Head of Alfa Romeo in North America, to talk about the legendary italian car manufacturer´s new era that is launching with the 2024 Tonale PHEV.
In this episode we are en Gothenburg, Sweden to learn about the new 2024 Volvo EX90 and what the luxury Swedish car manufacturer is planning for the near future, as it converts its whole model line up to electric vehicles by 2030.
In this episode we are with Nicole McElroy, Global VP of Product Development and Brand to learn how a company with only 500 employees operating in 3 assembly plants in 3 countries, is able to produce and deliver premium quality automotive products all over the world.
In this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Trax and to talk to Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Majoros, about the long list of new models coming out in the next 18 months, including the long awaited Silverado EV.2
In this episode we are in Miami with a proud owner of a 1979 International Harvester Scout, who has a message for Scott Keogh, who is the CEO of the new division of the Volkswagen Group which will build the modern version of this classic SUV.
In this episode we are in New York for the debut of the 2024 Volkswagen ID.7, the brand’s first global electric model for the upper mid-size sedan class, which has a manufacturer’s estimated potential range of up to 435 miles.
In this episode we talk about the new EPA proposed EV standards, which aim to have 67% all-electric light-duty and 46% medium-duty vehicle sales in the 2032 model year and promises individual savings of $12,000 over the new car´s lifetime.
In this episode we are in Carlsbad, California with Michael Tripp, Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, to learn how the Toyota Prius, the original hybrid car, finally became sexy on it´s 5th generation.
In this episode we are at the New York Auto Show with José Muñoz, Global President and COO at Hyundai Motor Company, celebrating the multiple awards earned by the Hyundai IONIQ 6, the Kia EV6 GT and the Person of the Year Award won by SangYup Lee, Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design Center.
In this episode we are at the Genesis House in New York with Claudia Márquez, COO at Genesis Motor North America, to talk about the GV80 Concept Coupe, which had it´s global debut ahead of the New York Auto Show.
In this episode we are in Sonoma, California, for the first drive of the 2024 Mazda CX90, the all new three-row SUV, which is available with electrified Powertrains and is loaded with the most advanced safety technology.
In this episode we are in Scottsdale, Arizona with Dean Schlingmann, one of the top engineers from the Hyundai Group, who explains why the 2023 IONIQ6 has an advantage over every other electric sedan, thanks to it´s ultrafast 800-Volt Multi-Charging system and up to 361 miles of range.
In this episode we are in Spain to celebrate the final model year of Jaguar F-TYPE and 75 years of sports cars with internal combustion engines from the British luxury car manufacturer, which is in the middle of a major transformation towards the electrification of it´s full model lineup.
In this episode we are in Atlanta, Georgia, for the first drive of the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, the 3th. EV from the Korean luxury brand, which is taking the opportunity to launch the Keep Beginning marketing campaign with an innovative approach to attract new customers.
In this episode we are in Asheville, North Carolina, to test drive the 2023 Dodge Hornet and talk to
Brand Manager, Fernando Fernandez, to learn everything about the electrified performance compact SUV and the secret behind the Acapulco Gold exterior color.
In this episode we are in Napa Valley with Robert Duffer, Senior Editor at The Car Connection, driving the 2024 GMC HUMMER EV and trying to find ways to better understand the names and numbers associated with electric vehicles, so consumers might feel more comfortable with them.
In this episode we are at The Amelia, the award-winning motoring event, with special guest, Paul Fix, to talk about many of the amazing vehicles on display, including the No. #24 Chevrolet Lumina that Jeff Gordon drove to victory at the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994.
In this episode I drive with my friend Lorenzo in a 2023 Polestar 2, which he is renting from Hertz for more or less the same price as the monthly payment for a lease one, as we explore how our whole neighborhood seems to be going electric.
In this episode we are in Aix en Provence, France, to Test Drive the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, the first 100% EV model from the luxury Japanese brand and to talk to Kevin Watts, Founder and Editor at Lexus Enthusiast, to answer some of questions regarding their electrification strategy.
In this episode we are in Big Sky, Montana, not to ski, but to drive the full line-up of 2023 Infiniti models, equipped with Bridgestone® Blizzak Tires and the improved INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system.
In this episode, we talk to Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race President, and Nora Gainer, Executive Director, Civic Relations & Partnerships at the Chicago Art Institute, who announced a partnership to promote the first-ever Chicago Street Race and the Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde exhibition.
In this episode we are at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show, where the 2024 Crosstrek Compact SUV had its debut and the Anderson Humane Society held another adopción event to win, once again, my Best in Show Award.
In this episode, we are in Encinitas, California, with Dan Calhoun, the Product Planner for the 2023 Honda Accord, which is now available with an advanced hybrid-electric system, elegant and sophisticated design, aiming to win the North American Car of the Year Award, once again.
In this episode we talk to Jeff Guyton, President and CEO of Mazda North American Operations about the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the company’s new flagship 3-row SUV, which replaces the Mazda CX9 with wider, longer, more aggressive proportions and new electrified powertrains.
In this episode we talk to Acura Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda, who just celebrated the 2023 North American Car of the Year Award for new Integra and now the 3th. consecutive win for Acura at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
In this episode we analiza the news around the electrification process that is taking over the automotive industry and make predictions about which new car companies will be able to compete and survive against the legacy automakers.
In this episode we talk to Shawn McLaughlin, the Founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, to learn about the smart home energy management technology company and its overall strategy to save consumers money through automated energy management tools.
In this episode, we celebrate the winners of the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ Awards, which went to the Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning and the Kia EV6. The awards were presented this week at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan.
In this episode we are at Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumers Electronics Show and a rare opportunity to go for a drive with the 100% electric Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept car, and engineer Boris Jelinek, one of the drivers who set múltiple records of more than 1,200 km (745 miles) on a single battery charge.
In this episode we are at the 2023 Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas with Frank Schweickhardt, Head of Sound & Isolation, Thermodynamics & Airflow, R&D at Mercedes-Benz Cars, to learn how Mercedes-Benz is creating the ideal in-car entertainment experience with the help of multiple partners.
In this episode we drive from Portland, Oregon to Omaha, Nebraska to donante the PAWS ONE 2018 Nissan Titan Custom Built Animal Rescue Rig to Basset & Beagle Rescue of the Heartland and then back in the 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, to take four beagles to their forever homes, just in time for Christmas.
In this episode, we are in Las Vegas with fellow World Car of the Year Awards jurors Scotty Reiss and Al Vazquez, during the first test drive with the 100% electric 2023 Kia EV6 GT, the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever with 576-HP, which is one of the 8 candidates under the World Performance Car category.
In this episode we are in Del Mar, California for the first Test Drive with the 2023 Toyota Prius where we talk to Product Planner, Cameron Creighton, and to an owner of a current model Prius to get her first impressions.
In this episode we give our predictions for the winners of the 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle Awards ahead of the final round of voting from the 50 jurors. The actual winners will be announced on January 5th. 2023 in Detroit.
In this episode we are with Giles Rhys Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at what3words, the company that has divided the world into a grid of 57 trillion 3-by-3-metre squares and assigned them a name to improve navigation in a unique and fun way.
In this episode we are with jurors from Colombia, India, Greece, and the United States during the annual test drives for the 2023 World Car of the Year Awards, sharing our experiences behind the wheel. We are evaluating all the candidates so we can vote for the winners, which will be announced at the 2023 New York Auto Show.
In this episode we talk to Jeff Miller, Super Cruise Assistant, Chief Engineer, about the plans to double the Super Cruise road network to more than 400,000 miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada. The updated system will be available in 22 vehicles globally by the end of 2023.
In this episode we are at the Design Among the Stars event during the 2022 Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance with Tom Matsumoto, who is responsible for project exterior design at Calty Design Research Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
In this episode we are in Palm Springs, California, for the 2023 BMW Group Test Fest, a unique experience in which we get to test drive and ride the latest and greatest models from BMW, BMW Motorrad, MINI and Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
In this episode we are at the Silver Lake Sands Dunes Park, in West Michigan for the first test drive of the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R to find out the reasons why the engineering team "only" put 700 HP on the new 5.2-L supercharged V8 engine, which still makes it the most powerful F-150 Raptor ever.
In this episode we are in San Antonio to test drive the 2023 Kia Telluride, which won múltiples awards for SUV of the Year in 2020 and now has received substantial enhancements that build upon the success of the original, including two new rugged trim levels for off-road and ranch-style landscapes driving.
In this episode, we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with journalist John Voelcker and Matt Teske, founder and CEO of Chargeway, a company which has the solution for drivers who are experiencing how poorly information about public EV charging is being presented by auto car manufacturers and the energy sector alike.
In this episode we are in Ann Arbor, Michigan for the annual test drives for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY 2023), where we get together 3 journalist and 3 Public Relations representative from different car brands to explore the different points of view while evaluating new cars.
In this episode we are in Oceanside, California, where Audi recently held demonstrations of the Connected Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) technology to showcase a variety of use cases which offer the potential to reduce the likelihood of collisions between vehicles and cyclists.
In this episode we are in Encinitas, California for the debut of the 2023 Kia Niro, which is now offered with 3 electrified options and to talk to Kia America’s Vice President of Marketing, Russell Wager, who recently received the 2022 “Brand Genius Awards” from Adweek.
In this episode we are in Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the 2023 Nissan Ariya, which is finally getting ready to go on sale in the United States. We talk to Aditya Jairaj, Director EV Sales Strategy Nissan US, about what makes this new EV different from the competition.
In this episode we are in Oceanside, California for the debut of the 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron and to talk to Spencer Reeder, Director of Government Affairs & Sustainability at Audi of America, who is responsible for leading the luxury manufacturer´s public policy voice on zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), alternate fuels technology and associated infrastructure.
In this episode we talk to Ed Kim, President and Chief Analyst at AutoPacific, who just came back from the VinGroup Elite Tour III and shares his thoughts about the new Vietnamese automaker and how it compares to what the Hyundai Motor Group did decades ago.
In this episode we talk to Manish Mehrotra, Executive Director, Digital Business Planning & Connected Operation at Hyundai Motor North America, who leads the teams of engineers and designers in the development of the most advanced technologies in the global automotive industry.
In this episode we are in Madrid, Spain to test drive the 2023 Range Rover Sport, the third-generation which is the most advanced and dynamically capable yet, with a suite of powerful and efficient powertrains, including the six-cylinder extended range Electric Hybrid.
In this episode we are at the Detroit Auto Show, where a visit from President Joe Biden to promote electric cars kicked out all the media from the show floor. Fortunately, Ford saved the day with the Global Debut of the 7th. generation Mustang with a 5.0L V8 and manual transmission.
In this episode we explore how the Hyundai Group is evolving from an automotive manufacturer to an Integrated Solutions Mobility Provider, with the launch of 100% electric and autonomous aircraft as soon as 2028 in cities like Miami.
In this episode we talk to TJ Campbell, Tire Information & Testing Manager at Tire Rack, who shares his amazing level of knowledge about all types of cars and what kind of tires you need for yours; from your regular 10-year old SUV to the most exclusive exotic cars in the world.
In this episode, a group of automotive journalists get together around a brand new 2022 Rivian R1T parked at their hotel and meet the owner to get his impressions on the 100% electric pickup truck, which is becoming the car to have in this part of the country.
In this episode, Karl Brauer interviews Executive Chairman Bill Ford, who was initially opposed to the name Mustang Mach-e, but now is convinced that it is part of the future of the automotive industry.
California air regulators voted this week to approve stringent rules that would ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 and set interim targets to phase the cars out, but we don't believe it will happen.
In this episode, I don´t talk about cars, Auto Shows or test drives. Instead, I share my experience about running everyday for 2 years and the advice from running coach Adolfo Salgueiro and Scott Lang MD, Professor of Family Medicine - UCF College of Medicine.
In this episode we celebrate that Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai of Asheville recently donated a total of $20,000 to the Special Olympics North Carolina, an organization that uses the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. A ceremonial check was presented in Asheville, North Carolina.olina
In this episode we discuss the effects that the new EV Bill will have on the success or failure of the established car companies and the new ones, some of which are struggling to survive under the pressure of operational capital.
In this episode we get an invitation to go driving and enjoy the best of the hospitality and culinary offerings from the SouthWest Region of Germany, where we can go visit the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums, and the thrill of no-speed limits on the legendary Autobahn, among many other attractions for car lovers.
In this episode, we are in Vietnam with VinFast CEO, Le Thi Thu Thuy, to find out about the new electric car company's plans to become a global player in the automotive industry, and journalist Sebastian Blanco, who talks about the hurdles the vietnamese company has to overcome to do it.
In this episode, we travel to Vietnam to learn all about the VinGroup and it´s automotive division VinFast, which is coming to the USA later this year, and why one of the very first US customers is replacing his Tesla Model X with 65 VinFast SUVs.
In this special episode, we talk to Nasser Al Khori, Director of Programs at Generation Amazing, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, FIFA 2022 World Cup Qatar™. Al Khori leads the programmes at Generation Amazing, the human and social legacy initiative, which will make an impact after the tournament.
In this episode, we are in Austin, Texas for the global debut of the 2023 Toyota Crown, a full-size sedan with bold styling, standard electronic on-demand AWD hybrid powertrain standard with choice of first-ever Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System.
In this episode, we kick off the legendary MINI TAKES THE STATES 2022 in Farr’s Field in Waterbury, Vermont. We drive with over 2,000 MINI owners and some 700 MINI Coopers to explore nine states and eight cities, raising money for Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the euthanizing of dogs and cats in American animal shelters by 2025.
In this episode, we try to answer the question many consumers have in mind these days, while facing the new reality of an average monthly car payment of $712, which comes on top of other factors, such as $5 for a gallon of gas and higher interest rates.
In this special episode, Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, shares her top pro tips to save a lot of money at the gas pump and to avoid emergencies on the road, just in time for your summer trips, while Javier Mota and Karl Brauer spend time driving some amazing new cars around the world.
In this episode we talk with Marketing Manager, Kristin Lewis in Park City, Utah during the first drive with the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, the first all-electric luxury SUV, which rear-wheel drive Debut Edition, will deliver 312 miles of range on a full charge and 340 HP, when it goes on sale later this summer.
In this episode we go to Johnson Valley, California, to test drive the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, which was designed and engineered by Ford Performance to be capable of highway-speed desert-dune conquering, Baja rock-crawling and a lot more.
In this episode we go to Bentonville, Arkansas, to test drive the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80, which made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2021 and it's coming to the United States later this year. We talk to Product Planning Manager, Tommy Shin, and Communications Manager, Jarred Pellat, to learn all about it.
In this episode we are in Phoenix, Arizona to test drive the 2023 Cadillac Escalade V, the most powerful full-size SUV with its 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 682 horsepower and talk to Global Product Manager, David Schiavone, who is retiring this week, after successfully launching the newest member of the Cadillac family.
In this episode talk to Anthony Garbis, Sr. Manager of Product Planning at Audi of America and Ryan Compton, President of the Audi Club North America, about the new 2022 Audi RS3, which returns with a five-cylinder engine, new RS driving modes and RS Torque Splitter, which enable a new dimension of driving dynamics.
In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to talk to Trevor Lai, Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America, about the Korean manufacturer´s electrification strategy, which is targeting 7% of the global EV market by 2030 with 1.87 million electric vehicles sold annually by 2030.
In this episode, we travel to Austin, Texas for the first test drive of the 2023 Acura Integra, a premium, turbocharged 5-door liftback sports car, designed for a new generation of enthusiast drivers, We talk to Acura´s Business Planning Leader, to learn all about the 5th. generation Integra, which will start at just $30,800.
In this episode we demonstrate that sedans are not dead, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz. We talk to Bernie Glaser, Head of Product Management for MBUSA, about all the technologies included in the new generation of this classic German model.
In this episode we go to New York and talk to Rob Filipovic, Director of Product Planning at Jaguar Land Rover North America about the 2023 Range Rover Sport, the third-generation model, which is the most desirable, advanced and dynamically capable yet and an early candidate to take the SUV of the Year Award.
In this episode we travel to San Antonio, Texas, to test drive the 100% electric Ford F150 Lighting and declare it the 2023 North America Truck of the Year. We also talked to engineer Dapo Adewusi, about how it was developed in record time to get way ahead of the competition.
In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to test drive the 2023 Nissan Z on the race track and talk to Paul Hawson, Director of Advanced Product Planning & Strategy for Nissan North America, about the importance of the legendary gasoline-engine sports car in an era of electric SUVs.
In this episode we share an ultra luxury experience with Paul Strauss from The Awesomer.com and the new 2022 Range Rover, the original luxury SUV that has led by example for 50 years, combining serene comfort and composure with incredible capability. We fly on helicopters, drink the best wines of Sonoma Valley and visit a couple of 5 Star Hotels.
In this episode we recap the big wins for Hyundai at the 2022 New York Auto Show where it took 4 World Car of the Year Awards for the all electric IONIQ5 and Person of the Year for Executive Vice President for Design and Chief Creative Officer, Luc Donckerwolke. We also talk to Mitja Borkert about the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Técnica.
In this episode we analyze the list of winners for the 2022 World Car of the Year Awards, which were announced at the New York International Auto Show, where Hyundai took 4 trophies with the 100% electric IONIQ 5 and one more for Luc Donckerwolke, Hyundai Chief Creative Officer, who was named the 2022 World Car Person of the Year.
In this episode we test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 on a natural off-road trail outside Palm Springs, California, guided by Liana Prieto, co-founder of Dirt Days, and Vehicle Performance Engineer, Jeff Scott.
In this episode we travel to Dearborn, Michigan for the Lincoln 100th Archive Experience and talk to Archives and Heritage Manager Ted Ryan, who takes us on a brief recap of the history of the American luxury brand, which was bought by Henry Ford in 1922.
In this episode we are in Palm Spring, California to test drive the new 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 and talk to Liz and Benjamin Wilkins, the married couple who designed it, while working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
In this episode we talk to Michael Tripp, Vice President of Vehicle Marketing & Communications at Toyota North America, about the first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla, which was developed by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, with 300 hp, 273 lb.-ft. of torque from a 1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine and a manual transmission only!
In this episode we talk to Michael Hughes, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer at ChargePoint, the leading EV charging network, which will offer customers home and public EV charging solutions for the launch of the 100% eléctirc 2023 Toyota bZ4X SUV.
In this episode from Istanbul, a group of 6 US journalists talk about their experiences while exploring the fast growing automotive industry in Turkey, which has become a major global player as the 14th. car manufacturer in the world, with a capacity of up to 2 million units a year.
In this episode we travel to Istanbul, Turkey, to talk to Albert Saydam, Chairman at Turkish Automotive Suppliers Association, which is a key player in the global automotive industry, with 485 registered companies, 183 R&D Centers, more than 200,000 employees and $25 billion in business volume.
In this episode we travel to Los Angeles and talk to Bosch-s Product Manager, Mariana Eitchel, about the INTELLIGENT PARK PILOT technology in the all-electric 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, with smartphone app integration, as part of a holistic demonstration of the future vehicle experience for consumers.
In this episode we travel to Palm Springs, California for the first test drive of the new Plug-in Hybrid Volvo XC60 T8 Recargue and the 100% electric Volvo C40, part of the electrification strategy for the Swedish luxury brand. We also talk to Anders Gustafsson, Sr. Vice President Americas and President and CEO, Volvo Car USA, about the current challenges in the automotive industry and how he is sure Volvo Cars will get ahead of the competition.
In this episode we travel to Palm Springs, California for the first test drive of the new Plug-in Hybrid Volvo XC60 T8 Recargue and the 100% electric Volvo C40, part of the electrification strategy for the Swedish luxury brand. We also talk to Anders Gustafsson, Sr. Vice President Americas and President and CEO, Volvo Car USA, about the current challenges in the automotive industry and how he is sure Volvo Cars will get ahead of the competition.
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In this episode we complete our coverage of the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d´Elegance with Martin Fritsches, President & CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas at The Amelia, where he explains how the British luxury brand delivered the highest-ever annual sales results in it´s 117-year history in 2021 and about the electrification era coming up as soon as next year.
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In this episode we complete our coverage of the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d´Elegance with Martin Fritsches, President & CEO, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas at The Amelia, where he explains how the British luxury brand delivered the highest-ever annual sales results in it´s 117-year history in 2021 and about the electrification era coming up as soon as next year.
In this episode we talk to with Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO BMW of North America at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where the German luxury manufacturer unveiled the newly updated BMW 8 Series and kicked off a year-long celebration of 50 Years of M with the gathering of vehicles spanning the whole history of BMW M.
In this episode we talk to with Sebastian Mackensen, President & CEO BMW of North America at the 2022 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where the German luxury manufacturer unveiled the newly updated BMW 8 Series and kicked off a year-long celebration of 50 Years of M with the gathering of vehicles spanning the whole history of BMW M.
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In this episode we talk to McKeel Hagerty, the CEO of the Hagerty Group, which after years of being involved as an active sponsor and partner, added this iconic event to our portfolio of automotive experiences, as part of its effort to "Save the Drive".
In this episode we talk to McKeel Hagerty, the CEO of the Hagerty Group, which after years of being involved as an active sponsor and partner, added this iconic event to our portfolio of automotive experiences, as part of its effort to "Save the Drive".
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In this episode, we visit the BMW Car Club America Foundation in Greer, South Carolina, right across Highway 101 from the BMW Manufacturing Plant, and down the street from the BMW Performance Center. We talked to Jackie Jouret and Michael Mitchel at the BMW Car Club America Foundation about the upcoming exhibit Power of M: Celebrating 50 Years, which will open to the public on Monday, May 16, 2022.
In this episode, we visit the BMW Car Club America Foundation in Greer, South Carolina, right across Highway 101 from the BMW Manufacturing Plant, and down the street from the BMW Performance Center. We talked to Jackie Jouret and Michael Mitchel at the BMW Car Club America Foundation about the upcoming exhibit Power of M: Celebrating 50 Years, which will open to the public on Monday, May 16, 2022.
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In this episode, we travel to Scottsdale, Arizona, to Test Drive the new 2022 Lincoln Navigator, which has new exclusive Black Label Themes, and to talk to Lincoln President, Joy Falotico, who shares the electrification strategy for the American luxury brand, along with it´s plans to keep improving the overall ownership experience for the Lincoln consumers in the United States.
In this episode, we travel to Scottsdale, Arizona, to Test Drive the new 2022 Lincoln Navigator, which has new exclusive Black Label Themes, and to talk to Lincoln President, Joy Falotico, who shares the electrification strategy for the American luxury brand, along with it´s plans to keep improving the overall ownership experience for the Lincoln consumers in the United States.
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In this episode, we talk about the new wave of bad news affecting the automotive industry; from the high gas prices; the fact that in the month of January, new car buyers paid 82.2% over MSRP; a new way to collect money from EV owners in Texas and the end of the 3G era, which will affect millions of old cars.
In this episode, we talk about the new wave of bad news affecting the automotive industry; from the high gas prices; the fact that in the month of January, new car buyers paid 82.2% over MSRP; a new way to collect money from EV owners in Texas and the end of the 3G era, which will affect millions of old cars.
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In this episode, we travel to Chicago for the return of the nation's largest Auto Show, which is back on it´s regular dates after 2 years of cancellations and delays due to the CONVID-19 pandémica. We talk about the 2022 Nissan Frontier Concept trucks and the 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition,which pays tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s lightweight 1966 Ford GT experimental race cars.
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In this episode, we travel to Chicago for the return of the nation's largest Auto Show, which is back on it´s regular dates after 2 years of cancellations and delays due to the CONVID-19 pandémica. We talk about the 2022 Nissan Frontier Concept trucks and the 2022 Ford GT Alan Mann Heritage Edition,which pays tribute to Alan Mann Racing’s lightweight 1966 Ford GT experimental race cars.
In this episode we interview Claudia Márquez, who was recently named Genesis Motor North America Chief Operating Officer, to learn about the strategy to differentiate the Korean brand in the luxury space and how Genesis is approaching the post-Covid world and the new electrification era.
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In this episode we interview Claudia Márquez, who was recently named Genesis Motor North America Chief Operating Officer, to learn about the strategy to differentiate the Korean brand in the luxury space and how Genesis is approaching the post-Covid world and the new electrification era.
In this episode we travel to Healdsburg, California, for the first drive with the 2022 Kia EV6, Kia’s first dedicated EV, which signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S (Shift)’ electrification strategy. We talked to Russell Wager, VP of Marketing, to learn everything about it.
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In this episode we travel to Healdsburg, California, for the first drive with the 2022 Kia EV6, Kia’s first dedicated EV, which signals the beginning of the brand’s transformative ‘Plan S (Shift)’ electrification strategy. We talked to Russell Wager, VP of Marketing, to learn everything about it.
In this episode we talk to Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, during the reopening of Lamborghini Miami, one of the most successful dealerships for the italian automaker in the whole world. Mr. Winkelmann also gave us an update on what's coming in 2022 from the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
In this episode we talk to Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, during the reopening of Lamborghini Miami, one of the most successful dealerships for the italian automaker in the whole world. Mr. Winkelmann also gave us an update on what's coming in 2022 from the factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese.
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In this episode we talk to Jessica Fini, Senior Manager of Public Relations at American Honda Motor Company, to celebrate the Honda Civic award as the 2022 North American Car of the Year. This is the 3rd time Civic has taken the top honor —previously, with the 10th-generation Civic winning in 2016 and 8th generation in 2006. No car has won the award more times than Civic.
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In this episode we talk to Jessica Fini, Senior Manager of Public Relations at American Honda Motor Company, to celebrate the Honda Civic award as the 2022 North American Car of the Year. This is the 3rd time Civic has taken the top honor —previously, with the 10th-generation Civic winning in 2016 and 8th generation in 2006. No car has won the award more times than Civic.
In this episode we travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to test drive the 2022 Lexus LX 600 and talk to VP Lexus Marketing, Vinay Shahani, about this new model which joins a club of SUVs with high levels of luxury, technology and a price tag over $100,000. This is the 4th. generation of the LX 600 and was redesigned from the ground up to compete against models like the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, among others.
In this episode we travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, to test drive the 2022 Lexus LX 600 and talk to VP Lexus Marketing, Vinay Shahani, about this new model which joins a club of SUVs with high levels of luxury, technology and a price tag over $100,000. This is the 4th. generation of the LX 600 and was redesigned from the ground up to compete against models like the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer, among others.
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In this episode, we traveled from NewPort Beach to Palm Springs in California to test drive 2 very different new models from Mercedes-AMG: first, the all new Mercedes-AMG SL roadster and then the AMG EQS, the first ever 100% electric model from the high performance division. We talk to product managers Robin Stewing and Cornelius Schilkowsky to learn everything about these 2 amazing cars.
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In this episode, we traveled from NewPort Beach to Palm Springs in California to test drive 2 very different new models from Mercedes-AMG: first, the all new Mercedes-AMG SL roadster and then the AMG EQS, the first ever 100% electric model from the high performance division. We talk to product managers Robin Stewing and Cornelius Schilkowsky to learn everything about these 2 amazing cars.
In this episode we take a deep look at all the news from the automotive industry at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. One more surprising than the other: from a color-changing car, a new brand from Vietnam, and a well-known car manufacturer, which featured robotics dogs, but no cars.
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In this episode we take a deep look at all the news from the automotive industry at the 2022 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. One more surprising than the other: from a color-changing car, a new brand from Vietnam, and a well-known car manufacturer, which featured robotics dogs, but no cars.
In this episode, we travel to Detroit, Michigan, for the global debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV to talk to Chief Engineer, Nicole Kraatz and Ryan Vaughan, Executive Director for Design. We hear all about the new model which was developed from the ground up as a fully-electric truck on General Motors advanced Ultium EV Platform.
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In this episode, we travel to Detroit, Michigan, for the global debut of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV to talk to Chief Engineer, Nicole Kraatz and Ryan Vaughan, Executive Director for Design. We hear all about the new model which was developed from the ground up as a fully-electric truck on General Motors advanced Ultium EV Platform.
In this, the last episode of the year, we invite back the "Brain Trust Automotive Circle" - Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Javier Mota, Anton Wahlman, Michael Harley and Paul Brian -, to talk about the good (and no so good) cars we drove in 2021, the success stories, the issues that affected customers during the second year of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and what we can expect of the New Year.
In this, the last episode of the year, we invite back the "Brain Trust Automotive Circle" - Lauren Fix, Karl Brauer, Javier Mota, Anton Wahlman, Michael Harley and Paul Brian -, to talk about the good (and no so good) cars we drove in 2021, the success stories, the issues that affected customers during the second year of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and what we can expect of the New Year.
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In this episode we travel to Las Vegas for a final drive of the 2022 Ford Maverick before we vote to decide if this is the NACTOY Truck of the Year. We talk to Chief Engineer, Chris Mazur, who explains the innovative way his team designed this compact pickup truck and took advantage of Ford´s 100-year long experience to make it a winner!
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In this episode we travel to Las Vegas for a final drive of the 2022 Ford Maverick before we vote to decide if this is the NACTOY Truck of the Year. We talk to Chief Engineer, Chris Mazur, who explains the innovative way his team designed this compact pickup truck and took advantage of Ford´s 100-year long experience to make it a winner!
In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to experience the 2022 Ford Bronco at the new Bronco Roadeo in Mount Potosí, and to talk to Chief Engineer, Jolanta Coffey and Marketing Manager, Esteban Plaza-Jennings. We ask them why this iconic model should win the 2022 NACTOY SUV of the Year Award.
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In this episode we travel to Las Vegas to experience the 2022 Ford Bronco at the new Bronco Roadeo in Mount Potosí, and to talk to Chief Engineer, Jolanta Coffey and Marketing Manager, Esteban Plaza-Jennings. We ask them why this iconic model should win the 2022 NACTOY SUV of the Year Award.
In this episode we talk with Lucid Motors´ David Lickfold, Director of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics Engineering and Product PR Manager, David Buchko, about the 100% electric 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition, which made it to the finalists list of candidates for the North American Car of the Year. Lauren, Karl and Javier will soon be making their final votes. Should it be the winner?
In this episode we talk with Lucid Motors´ David Lickfold, Director of Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics Engineering and Product PR Manager, David Buchko, about the 100% electric 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition, which made it to the finalists list of candidates for the North American Car of the Year. Lauren, Karl and Javier will soon be making their final votes. Should it be the winner?
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In this episode we talk with Robert Barrosa, Senior Director, Sales, Business Development and Marketing at Electrify America, the charging company that joined Hyundai Motor America to support owners of the 2021 Kona Electric and 2022 IONIQ5 with 250 kWh of included DC Fast charging.
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In this episode we talk with Robert Barrosa, Senior Director, Sales, Business Development and Marketing at Electrify America, the charging company that joined Hyundai Motor America to support owners of the 2021 Kona Electric and 2022 IONIQ5 with 250 kWh of included DC Fast charging.
In this episode Lauren talks about why consumers should be worried about gas prices not only for the cars we drive, but pretty much for everything we touch and use everyday away from the cars. Javier compares the gas price in Chile, where drivers pay a lot more than in the US. Finally, we talk about the BMW Concept XM, which had its global debut at Art Basel Miami and created a wide mixture of reactions.
In this episode Lauren talks about why consumers should be worried about gas prices not only for the cars we drive, but pretty much for everything we touch and use everyday away from the cars. Javier compares the gas price in Chile, where drivers pay a lot more than in the US. Finally, we talk about the BMW Concept XM, which had its global debut at Art Basel Miami and created a wide mixture of reactions.
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In this episode, we are in Crew, England, home of Bentley Motors LLC, to talk with Mike Sayer, Head of Product Communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection, about how Javier won a 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed on the second edition of the #BentleyConfiguratorChallenge.
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In this episode, we are in Crew, England, home of Bentley Motors LLC, to talk with Mike Sayer, Head of Product Communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection, about how Javier won a 2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed on the second edition of the #BentleyConfiguratorChallenge.
In this episode we travel to Encinitas, California to learn about the new electrification era at Toyota with Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications, Michael Tripp. We also talk to Wayne Gerdes about his newest Guinness World Record with the 2021 hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai.
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In this episode we travel to Encinitas, California to learn about the new electrification era at Toyota with Vice President Vehicle Marketing & Communications, Michael Tripp. We also talk to Wayne Gerdes about his newest Guinness World Record with the 2021 hydrogen fuel cell electric Toyota Mirai.
In this episode we travel to Pasadena, California for the 7th. edition of the L.A. Test Drives and talk to a panel of jurors about the most trending topic in the automotive industry worldwide; internal combustion engine cars vs. electric cars.
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In this episode we travel to Pasadena, California for the 7th. edition of the L.A. Test Drives and talk to a panel of jurors about the most trending topic in the automotive industry worldwide; internal combustion engine cars vs. electric cars.
In this episode, we travel to Moab, Utah, which is the world capital for the legendary American brand, where we talk to Tavon Brooks, from the Jeep Product Marketing team, to learn about the 5th. generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which new lineup Includes the Grand Cherokee 4xe, the First Electrified Grand Cherokee, and the new Trailhawk, the ultimate 4x4 Grand Cherokee.
In this episode, we travel to Moab, Utah, which is the world capital for the legendary American brand, where we talk to Tavon Brooks, from the Jeep Product Marketing team, to learn about the 5th. generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, which new lineup Includes the Grand Cherokee 4xe, the First Electrified Grand Cherokee, and the new Trailhawk, the ultimate 4x4 Grand Cherokee.
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In this episode we travel to Los Angeles for the global debut of the highly-anticipated new Acura Integra, which will return to the Acura lineup in striking Indy Yellow Pearl paint borrowed from NSX. Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer talk to Product Planner, Jonathon Rivers, to learn about the new generation, which will be priced around $30,000 when it arrives at Acura dealers next year, with the optional manual transmission.
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In this episode we travel to Los Angeles for the global debut of the highly-anticipated new Acura Integra, which will return to the Acura lineup in striking Indy Yellow Pearl paint borrowed from NSX. Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer talk to Product Planner, Jonathon Rivers, to learn about the new generation, which will be priced around $30,000 when it arrives at Acura dealers next year, with the optional manual transmission.
In this episode we finish our special series from the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest, back in Miami Beach, where the 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge made its global debut. We talk to Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications, to find out how the ultra luxury car manufacturer has repositioned itself to regain the title of the most desirable brand in the world.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
In this episode we finish our special series from the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest, back in Miami Beach, where the 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge made its global debut. We talk to Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications, to find out how the ultra luxury car manufacturer has repositioned itself to regain the title of the most desirable brand in the world.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
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In this episode we continue with our special series at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest and we talk to Jackie Jouret, the de facto BMW historian in the USA, who has published 9 books about the German manufacturer. Her most recent is BMW in the USA, 1938-’75, which traces the origins of those early imports, as well as what came after.
In this episode we continue with our special series at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest and we talk to Jackie Jouret, the de facto BMW historian in the USA, who has published 9 books about the German manufacturer. Her most recent is BMW in the USA, 1938-’75, which traces the origins of those early imports, as well as what came after.
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In this episode we continue with our special series from The Thermal Club at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest. We talk to professional factory driver Bill Auberlen, who holds the record for the most wins in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, about his experience on the race track and how that technology transfers to the production cars we drive on the streets.
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In this episode we continue with our special series from The Thermal Club at the 2022 BMW Group Test Fest. We talk to professional factory driver Bill Auberlen, who holds the record for the most wins in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, about his experience on the race track and how that technology transfers to the production cars we drive on the streets.
In this episode we travel to Las Vegas Nevada, where Ford stole the show with the debut of the Bronco DR (Desert Racer) – a first-of-its-kind limited-production Baja 1000 race SUV based on the Bronco four-door SUV, which offers off-road enthusiasts a race truck infused with Ford Performance design and engineering expertise, plus Multimatic suspension technology and craftsmanship.
In this episode we travel to Las Vegas Nevada, where Ford stole the show with the debut of the Bronco DR (Desert Racer) – a first-of-its-kind limited-production Baja 1000 race SUV based on the Bronco four-door SUV, which offers off-road enthusiasts a race truck infused with Ford Performance design and engineering expertise, plus Multimatic suspension technology and craftsmanship.
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In this episode we travel to Thermal, California for the 2022 BMW Group Drive Fest and learn about the two new additions to Motorcycle División, Motorrad, and the R 18 family – the 2022 BMW R 18 B “Bagger” and R 18 Transcontinental, with Oleg Satanovsky, Communications Manager at BMW of North America.
In this episode we travel to Thermal, California for the 2022 BMW Group Drive Fest and learn about the two new additions to Motorcycle División, Motorrad, and the R 18 family – the 2022 BMW R 18 B “Bagger” and R 18 Transcontinental, with Oleg Satanovsky, Communications Manager at BMW of North America.
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In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to celebrate MINI´s 20th. anniversary after returning to the United States and talk to Patrick McKenna, Head of Marketing, Product, Events and Strategy at MINI USA to figure out what is their version of #WTF
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In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to celebrate MINI´s 20th. anniversary after returning to the United States and talk to Patrick McKenna, Head of Marketing, Product, Events and Strategy at MINI USA to figure out what is their version of #WTF
In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to take a driving class at the BMW Performance Driving Center West and talk to Driving Instructor, Christopher Hill, about a unique experience on the race track. This is the 1st. of 5 episodes on all the activities we covered during out visit.
In this episode we travel to Thermal, California to take a driving class at the BMW Performance Driving Center West and talk to Driving Instructor, Christopher Hill, about a unique experience on the race track. This is the 1st. of 5 episodes on all the activities we covered during out visit.
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In this episode, we are back together in Ann Arbor, to take a final look at all the semifinalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), whose list includes 8 cars, 6 trucks and 9 utility vehicles. We will soon vote for the 3 finalists in each category and then for the winners, which will be announced on January, 11, 2022 in Detroit.
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In this episode, we are back together in Ann Arbor, to take a final look at all the semifinalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), whose list includes 8 cars, 6 trucks and 9 utility vehicles. We will soon vote for the 3 finalists in each category and then for the winners, which will be announced on January, 11, 2022 in Detroit.
In this episode, we travel to Belgium to test drive the 100% electric 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, a car of many firsts for the Swedish manufacturer. We talk to Russell Datz, Head of Media Relations, Volvo Car USA, about it´s SUV- benefits and why this is in many ways, the future of the company.
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In this episode, we travel to Belgium to test drive the 100% electric 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge, a car of many firsts for the Swedish manufacturer. We talk to Russell Datz, Head of Media Relations, Volvo Car USA, about it´s SUV- benefits and why this is in many ways, the future of the company.
In this episode, we travel to San Francisco to test drive the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and to talk to Dave Pericak, Vehicle Program Director of Future Electric Vehicles at Ford Motor Company, about the all-electric Mustang Performance SUV, which is capable of a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds.
In this episode, we travel to San Francisco to test drive the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and to talk to Dave Pericak, Vehicle Program Director of Future Electric Vehicles at Ford Motor Company, about the all-electric Mustang Performance SUV, which is capable of a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds.
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In this episode we travel to Palo Alto, California, to Test Drive the new 2022 Mercedes EQS, the 1st. 100% electric car form the luxury brand, and talk to Christoph Starzynski, the Vice President of Product Group Electric Vehicle Architecture at Mercedes-Benz AG, who explains it's amazing technology and lays out the electric future of the company.
In this episode we travel to Palo Alto, California, to Test Drive the new 2022 Mercedes EQS, the 1st. 100% electric car form the luxury brand, and talk to Christoph Starzynski, the Vice President of Product Group Electric Vehicle Architecture at Mercedes-Benz AG, who explains it's amazing technology and lays out the electric future of the company.
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In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier celebrate the 1st. year of the Total Car Score Podcast and reflects on how much things have changed in the automotive industry in the past 12 months. We also talk about Mazda´s strategy with the MX-30, the brand´s 1st. 100% EV.
In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier celebrate the 1st. year of the Total Car Score Podcast and reflects on how much things have changed in the automotive industry in the past 12 months. We also talk about Mazda´s strategy with the MX-30, the brand´s 1st. 100% EV.
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In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, a new kind of compact pickup, developed in record time by a team lead by Vehicle Engineering Manager, Klaus Palo de Mello. The Maverick is packed with clever technology and features for people who never knew they wanted a truck.
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In this episode, we travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to test drive the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick, a new kind of compact pickup, developed in record time by a team lead by Vehicle Engineering Manager, Klaus Palo de Mello. The Maverick is packed with clever technology and features for people who never knew they wanted a truck.
In this episode, we travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to test drive the all new 2022 Lexus NX. We talk to Andrew Gilliland, Group Vice President and General Manager at the Lexus Division, about the new era of the luxury manufacturer, which is based on 4 pillars: Design, Lexus Driving Signature, Electrification and Advanced Technology.
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In this episode, we travel to Phoenix, Arizona, to test drive the all new 2022 Lexus NX. We talk to Andrew Gilliland, Group Vice President and General Manager at the Lexus Division, about the new era of the luxury manufacturer, which is based on 4 pillars: Design, Lexus Driving Signature, Electrification and Advanced Technology.
In this episode we analyze the list of 23 semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY), which includes eight cars, six trucks and nine utility vehicles. All are new or substantially new and are or will be on sale in showrooms across North America this year.
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In this episode we analyze the list of 23 semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY), which includes eight cars, six trucks and nine utility vehicles. All are new or substantially new and are or will be on sale in showrooms across North America this year.
In this episode, Lauren helps people find jobs in the automotive industry. She talks with Scott Trainor at USA Motor Jobs about signing bonuses, what type of jobs are available at all levels, from no experience to a veteran and enthusiasts - there’s a job for you! This is the smartest and easiest way to find the right job.
In this episode, Lauren helps people find jobs in the automotive industry. She talks with Scott Trainor at USA Motor Jobs about signing bonuses, what type of jobs are available at all levels, from no experience to a veteran and enthusiasts - there’s a job for you! This is the smartest and easiest way to find the right job.
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In this episode we travel to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina to compete in the 2021 Land Rover TRĕK 2021 with a customized 2022 Land Rover Defender, equipped with specially modified accessories. We talked to Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America, about this amazing experience.
In this episode we travel to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina to compete in the 2021 Land Rover TRĕK 2021 with a customized 2022 Land Rover Defender, equipped with specially modified accessories. We talked to Joe Eberhardt, President & CEO of Jaguar Land Rover North America, about this amazing experience.
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In this episode, we travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first drive of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD and to explore the new factory where it will be built, starting next year. We also get to talk to Product Manager Jeffery Lear and Dustin Krause, Director of eMobility at Volkswagen to learn everything about the new electrificación era of the German manufacturer.
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In this episode, we travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first drive of the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD and to explore the new factory where it will be built, starting next year. We also get to talk to Product Manager Jeffery Lear and Dustin Krause, Director of eMobility at Volkswagen to learn everything about the new electrificación era of the German manufacturer.
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In this episode we travel to Munich, Germany for the first major international Auto Show since the beginning of the pandemic and talk to Adam Sykes, VP Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Region Americas for BMW.
In this episode we travel to Munich, Germany for the first major international Auto Show since the beginning of the pandemic and talk to Adam Sykes, VP Government Affairs & Corporate Communications, Region Americas for BMW.
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In this episode we travel to Napa Valley and interview Bob Welby, Sr. Director OF Infiniti Operations in North America about the all-new QX60, which will arrive in showrooms this fall to compete in the highly popular segment of the 3-row luxury SUV market.
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In this episode we travel to Napa Valley and interview Bob Welby, Sr. Director OF Infiniti Operations in North America about the all-new QX60, which will arrive in showrooms this fall to compete in the highly popular segment of the 3-row luxury SUV market.
In this episode Karl takes the lead with important advice for the 2021 Labor Day Weekend, which will be one of the busiest for new car shoppers despite the chip shortage and low inventory at dealerships. Drivers with a current lease set to expire in the next 6 months might get the most benefits from his tips.
In this episode Karl takes the lead with important advice for the 2021 Labor Day Weekend, which will be one of the busiest for new car shoppers despite the chip shortage and low inventory at dealerships. Drivers with a current lease set to expire in the next 6 months might get the most benefits from his tips.
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In this episode we talk to Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice President of Marketing at Toyota, about the new compact SUV 2022 Corolla Cross, which takes the name from the sedan that just celebrated the sell of it´s 50th million unit, and adds utility, cargo space, safety technology and the option of an advanced all-wheel drive system.
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In this episode we talk to Lisa Materazzo, Group Vice President of Marketing at Toyota, about the new compact SUV 2022 Corolla Cross, which takes the name from the sedan that just celebrated the sell of it´s 50th million unit, and adds utility, cargo space, safety technology and the option of an advanced all-wheel drive system.
In this episode we interview Travis Calhoun, the F-150 Consumer Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company, about the fully redesigned F-150 Raptor, which we drove from Las Vegas to the Dumont Dunes, where we enjoyed its off-road capability.
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In this episode we interview Travis Calhoun, the F-150 Consumer Marketing Manager at Ford Motor Company, about the fully redesigned F-150 Raptor, which we drove from Las Vegas to the Dumont Dunes, where we enjoyed its off-road capability.
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In this episode we talk about the 2022 Toyota GR 86 and the 2023 Nissan Z, a pair of Japanese sports cars with new design, turbo engines, new technology and manual transmissions. A ray of hope for car enthusiasts in the era of hybrids and electric cars. The new Nissan Z made it´s global debut this week in Brooklyn, New York, despite the third cancellation of the New York International Auto Show due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode we talk about the 2022 Toyota GR 86 and the 2023 Nissan Z, a pair of Japanese sports cars with new design, turbo engines, new technology and manual transmissions. A ray of hope for car enthusiasts in the era of hybrids and electric cars. The new Nissan Z made it´s global debut this week in Brooklyn, New York, despite the third cancellation of the New York International Auto Show due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In this episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Soon Hagerty, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at Hagerty, about the fast expansion of the company, which began as a niche insurance agency for collector cars and now is a global automotive enthusiast brand.
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In this episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Soon Hagerty, Senior Vice President of Brand Strategy at Hagerty, about the fast expansion of the company, which began as a niche insurance agency for collector cars and now is a global automotive enthusiast brand.
In this special episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Ralph Gilles, Global President Product Design at the Stellantis Group, inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which makes the rebirth of a premium American icon, with legendary capability and a new level of luxury, technology and comfort for up to eight passengers.
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In this special episode at the 2021 Monterey Car Week, we interview Ralph Gilles, Global President Product Design at the Stellantis Group, inside the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which makes the rebirth of a premium American icon, with legendary capability and a new level of luxury, technology and comfort for up to eight passengers.
In this episode we talk to Aston Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, who is celebrating his first anniversary as the head of the famed British automaker at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d´Elegance with the unveiling of Valkyrie Spider, the fastest, most extreme open top Aston Martin to date. Production limited to 85 units worldwide and deliveries scheduled to begin H2 2022.
In this episode we talk to Aston Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Tobias Moers, who is celebrating his first anniversary as the head of the famed British automaker at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d´Elegance with the unveiling of Valkyrie Spider, the fastest, most extreme open top Aston Martin to date. Production limited to 85 units worldwide and deliveries scheduled to begin H2 2022.
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In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the candidates for the 2022 Truck of the Year Award. It will have tough competition with entries such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, the Hyundai Santa Cruzand the Ford Maverick, among others. Does it have what it takes to win?
In this episode we talk to Mike Colleran, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nissan North America, about the new 2022 Nissan Frontier, which was finally redesigned and is one of the candidates for the 2022 Truck of the Year Award. It will have tough competition with entries such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, the Hyundai Santa Cruzand the Ford Maverick, among others. Does it have what it takes to win?
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In this episode we interview Trevor Lai, Senior Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America, about the 2022 Santa Cruz, a compact pickup truck or Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV), which breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments, unlike anything else in the U.S. market.
In this episode we interview Trevor Lai, Senior Manager, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor North America, about the 2022 Santa Cruz, a compact pickup truck or Sports Adventure Vehicle (SAV), which breaks new ground within the SUV, Truck and Crossover segments, unlike anything else in the U.S. market.
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In this episode we talk about the all-new Audi e-tron GT – the spearhead of Audi’s electric portfolio -which is on sale now in the United States offering an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on the e-tron GT, and 232 miles on the 637 horsepower RS e-tron GT, which is the good news of the week on EVs. We also talk about the not-so-good news regarding the EV trend in the automotive industry.
In this episode we talk about the all-new Audi e-tron GT – the spearhead of Audi’s electric portfolio -which is on sale now in the United States offering an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles on the e-tron GT, and 232 miles on the 637 horsepower RS e-tron GT, which is the good news of the week on EVs. We also talk about the not-so-good news regarding the EV trend in the automotive industry.
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In this episode we analize this week´s most annoying, stupid and absurd news from the Automotive Industry, including issues about restricting your ability to modify your car in California, making gas stations liable for DIUs in New Mexico. and the prediction that the global EV battery industry will be sold out by 2025. Of course, we also talk about billionaires flying to space and what that had to do with cars.
In this episode we analize this week´s most annoying, stupid and absurd news from the Automotive Industry, including issues about restricting your ability to modify your car in California, making gas stations liable for DIUs in New Mexico. and the prediction that the global EV battery industry will be sold out by 2025. Of course, we also talk about billionaires flying to space and what that had to do with cars.
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In this episode, we talked about the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public with a 2021 Special Edition inside McCormick Place, as the first automotive exhibit post the COVID-19 Pandemic. This marks the first time in history that the show, traditionally hosted in February, will be held in the summertime.
In this episode, we talked about the 2021 Chicago Auto Show, which opened to the public with a 2021 Special Edition inside McCormick Place, as the first automotive exhibit post the COVID-19 Pandemic. This marks the first time in history that the show, traditionally hosted in February, will be held in the summertime.
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In this episode we analyze all the news about the electrification of the automotive industry around the world, including the announcement from the Stellantis Group, which created a new "electrification approach" for each of its 14 brands.
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In this episode we analyze all the news about the electrification of the automotive industry around the world, including the announcement from the Stellantis Group, which created a new "electrification approach" for each of its 14 brands.
In this 4th of July special episode, we discuss the annual Top 10 report on "The Most American Car", and if that really matters in today's global economy. Most consumers would be surprised about how many German, Korean and Japanese cars are MADE IN USA, and how many American cars are made all over the world!
In this 4th of July special episode, we discuss the annual Top 10 report on "The Most American Car", and if that really matters in today's global economy. Most consumers would be surprised about how many German, Korean and Japanese cars are MADE IN USA, and how many American cars are made all over the world!
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In this episode we take a deep dive into the all new 2021 Ford Bronco in Austin, Texas, where we drove it on and off-road, and debate if there will be anything else that can take away the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award.
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In this episode we take a deep dive into the all new 2021 Ford Bronco in Austin, Texas, where we drove it on and off-road, and debate if there will be anything else that can take away the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award.
In this episode, we talk to Joe Eberhardt, President CEO Jaguar-Land Rover North America from Warren Henry, the newest and largest dealership for both British luxury brands in the US, where we test drove the updated 2021 Jaguar XF sedan, the F-Pace SUV and finally, the 2021 Land Rover Defender 90.
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In this episode, we talk to Joe Eberhardt, President CEO Jaguar-Land Rover North America from Warren Henry, the newest and largest dealership for both British luxury brands in the US, where we test drove the updated 2021 Jaguar XF sedan, the F-Pace SUV and finally, the 2021 Land Rover Defender 90.
In this episode, we drive the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S Class in Rhode Island, with Bernie Glaser, Director of Product Management at Mercedes-Benz USA, to learn about the legendary and traditional engineering expertise that defines the luxury segment in the automobile industry.
The new S-Class, which is on the list of candidates for Car of the Year, can be experienced with your senses – seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling – while offering numerous innovations in the areas of driver assistance, protection and interaction.
In this episode, we drive the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S Class in Rhode Island, with Bernie Glaser, Director of Product Management at Mercedes-Benz USA, to learn about the legendary and traditional engineering expertise that defines the luxury segment in the automobile industry.
The new S-Class, which is on the list of candidates for Car of the Year, can be experienced with your senses – seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling – while offering numerous innovations in the areas of driver assistance, protection and interaction.
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In this episode, we analyze the list of candidates for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), which for the first time in history includes electric vehicles in each of the three categories. Despite that, we agree that the winners for this year will still have an internal combustion engine. We might be wrong.
In this episode, we analyze the list of candidates for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (NACTOY), which for the first time in history includes electric vehicles in each of the three categories. Despite that, we agree that the winners for this year will still have an internal combustion engine. We might be wrong.
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In this episode, we talk to Jack Hollis, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Operations Group at Toyota Motor North America, during the HQ Confidential Program in Plano Texas, where the Japanese manufacturer gave us a glimpse of everything new coming in 2022 and beyond.
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In this episode, we talk to Jack Hollis, Senior Vice President of the Automotive Operations Group at Toyota Motor North America, during the HQ Confidential Program in Plano Texas, where the Japanese manufacturer gave us a glimpse of everything new coming in 2022 and beyond.
In this episode, we talk to Russell Shepherd, Technical Communications Director at Michelin Tires, to remind travelers to check in on their vehicle before hitting the road this summer after the pandemic lock down.
In this episode, we talk to Russell Shepherd, Technical Communications Director at Michelin Tires, to remind travelers to check in on their vehicle before hitting the road this summer after the pandemic lock down.
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In this episode, we travel (virtually) to Yokohama, Japan, for an exclusive interview with Senior Vice President for Global Design at Nissan Motor Corporation, Alfonso Albaisa. Alfonso leads a team of designers around the world in this new era for two of the most important global automotive brands.
In this episode, we travel (virtually) to Yokohama, Japan, for an exclusive interview with Senior Vice President for Global Design at Nissan Motor Corporation, Alfonso Albaisa. Alfonso leads a team of designers around the world in this new era for two of the most important global automotive brands.
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In this episode we talk to Miles Johnson, Sr. Manager, Quality, Service and Technology Public Relations at Hyundai Motor America about the all-new IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV), which has a targeted driving range of 300 miles and best-in-class ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
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In this episode we talk to Miles Johnson, Sr. Manager, Quality, Service and Technology Public Relations at Hyundai Motor America about the all-new IONIQ 5, an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV), which has a targeted driving range of 300 miles and best-in-class ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
In this episode, we talk about the launch of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, which is rooted in the company’s long standing mission to celebrate car culture and preserve the simple, joyful act of driving. Through an initial pledge of $2.5 million, the foundation will focus its work in three key areas: Culture, Education and Innovation Awards.
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In this episode, we talk about the launch of the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, which is rooted in the company’s long standing mission to celebrate car culture and preserve the simple, joyful act of driving. Through an initial pledge of $2.5 million, the foundation will focus its work in three key areas: Culture, Education and Innovation Awards.
In this episode Lauren shares her experience as a 1st. time Judge at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the Super Car Category and interviews her husband, Paul Fix, who actually won a couple of years ago in the same show. We also get an update one the new electric car company Lucid and a glimpse to the past, present and future of the electric cars of Volkswagen.
In this episode Lauren shares her experience as a 1st. time Judge at the 2021 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in the Super Car Category and interviews her husband, Paul Fix, who actually won a couple of years ago in the same show. We also get an update one the new electric car company Lucid and a glimpse to the past, present and future of the electric cars of Volkswagen.
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In this episode we talk to one of the first US customers to get a 100% 2021 Volkswagen ID-4, who got his happy delivery day ruined by a dishonest dealership (South Motors Volkswagen in Miami), who tried charge him ridiculous "dealer fees" and double his monthly lease payment, on a car he had already signed for 100% Online
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In this episode we talk to one of the first US customers to get a 100% 2021 Volkswagen ID-4, who got his happy delivery day ruined by a dishonest dealership (South Motors Volkswagen in Miami), who tried charge him ridiculous "dealer fees" and double his monthly lease payment, on a car he had already signed for 100% Online
In this episode, Karl and Javier travel to Montana for the first Test Drive of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, where we interview Vishnu Jayamohan, the Senior Manager of Global EV and Core Model Product Lifecycle Strategy and Marketing at Nissan Motor Corporation.
The 5th. Generation Pathfinder is all-new from the ground-up and every inch of the vehicle was carefully designed to convey a sense of strength and capability with a strong front face, wide stance, blister fenders and a shorter front overhang, versus the previous design.
In this episode, Karl and Javier travel to Montana for the first Test Drive of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, where we interview Vishnu Jayamohan, the Senior Manager of Global EV and Core Model Product Lifecycle Strategy and Marketing at Nissan Motor Corporation.
The 5th. Generation Pathfinder is all-new from the ground-up and every inch of the vehicle was carefully designed to convey a sense of strength and capability with a strong front face, wide stance, blister fenders and a shorter front overhang, versus the previous design.
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In this episode, Lauren interviews Thomas Plucinsky, Head of the BMW Group Product Communications Team in North America, to learn about its far-reaching electric car technology offensive without forgetting the legendary Ultimate Driving Machine philosophy the German manufacturer has practiced for decades.
In this episode, Lauren interviews Thomas Plucinsky, Head of the BMW Group Product Communications Team in North America, to learn about its far-reaching electric car technology offensive without forgetting the legendary Ultimate Driving Machine philosophy the German manufacturer has practiced for decades.
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In this episode, Karl talks about his first LongTail Rally, driving his Ford GT during an epic trip over 8 days, 1,700 miles on the road and 2 track events along with over 60 other exotic cars. Lauren and Javier share some news about the World Car of the Year Awards and are getting ready to hit the road too!
In this episode, Karl talks about his first LongTail Rally, driving his Ford GT during an epic trip over 8 days, 1,700 miles on the road and 2 track events along with over 60 other exotic cars. Lauren and Javier share some news about the World Car of the Year Awards and are getting ready to hit the road too!
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In this episode we talk to Mike Battaglia, Sr. VP of Sales and Business Development for Blink Charging, one of the leading companies building 13 million charging stations and infrastructure across the United States by 2030 to address the growing demand of electric vehicles. If you are considering a charging station in your home, check out the Blink chargers.
In this episode we talk to Mike Battaglia, Sr. VP of Sales and Business Development for Blink Charging, one of the leading companies building 13 million charging stations and infrastructure across the United States by 2030 to address the growing demand of electric vehicles. If you are considering a charging station in your home, check out the Blink chargers.
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In this episode, we talk to Brad Oleshansky, Founder and CEO of The Motor Enclave, the first ever unified brand for experiential automotive communities. The first venue will open next summer on a 200+ acre site at the intersection of I-75 and I-4 adjacent to the Tampa Executive Airport with 300+ Private Garages, a 1.6-mile Tilke-designed Performance Circuit and an 80 acre Off-Road experience.
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In this episode, we talk to Brad Oleshansky, Founder and CEO of The Motor Enclave, the first ever unified brand for experiential automotive communities. The first venue will open next summer on a 200+ acre site at the intersection of I-75 and I-4 adjacent to the Tampa Executive Airport with 300+ Private Garages, a 1.6-mile Tilke-designed Performance Circuit and an 80 acre Off-Road experience.
The Biden administration and most of the car manufacturers are pushing the Green New Deal and the production of electric cars with all their power, even though consumers don't seem to be ready for the big change and the United States is way behind other countries - like China - in getting the infrastructure ready. We discuss all of this with special guests Michael Harley and Paul Brian.
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The Biden administration and most of the car manufacturers are pushing the Green New Deal and the production of electric cars with all their power, even though consumers don't seem to be ready for the big change and the United States is way behind other countries - like China - in getting the infrastructure ready. We discuss all of this with special guests Michael Harley and Paul Brian.
In this episode, we talk to Jim Morrison, Vice President of the Jeep Brand in North America about the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, with a powertrain that delivers 49 MPGe and is capable of 21 miles of electric-only propulsion, with impressive performance of 375 hp, 470 lb.-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of just 6 seconds.
In this episode, we talk to Jim Morrison, Vice President of the Jeep Brand in North America about the new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid, with a powertrain that delivers 49 MPGe and is capable of 21 miles of electric-only propulsion, with impressive performance of 375 hp, 470 lb.-ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of just 6 seconds.
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In this episode, Lauren, Karl and Javier, the 3 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year jurors, talk to Jens Minors, from the World Car of the Year organization, about the 2021 Winners, including the 100% electric Volkswagen ID.4, which took the trophy for the main category.
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In this episode, Lauren, Karl and Javier, the 3 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year jurors, talk to Jens Minors, from the World Car of the Year organization, about the 2021 Winners, including the 100% electric Volkswagen ID.4, which took the trophy for the main category.
In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier travel to Tucson, Arizona to drive the 4th. generation Tucson SUV and to take the first look at the all new Sport Adventure Vehicle Santa Cruz. We talk with designer Bradley Arnold about the first pickup truck from Hyundai and to Product Manager, Trevor Lai, about the 4th. generation Tucson.
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In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier travel to Tucson, Arizona to drive the 4th. generation Tucson SUV and to take the first look at the all new Sport Adventure Vehicle Santa Cruz. We talk with designer Bradley Arnold about the first pickup truck from Hyundai and to Product Manager, Trevor Lai, about the 4th. generation Tucson.
In this episode, we talk to one of the most popular and successful YouTubers in the Automotive category, whose channel has an audience of 2.97M subscribers, which is larger than the population of 61 countries! Among other topics, Jason explains the difference between the point of view of an engineer versus the one from an automotive journalist and how that can affect the consumers ́buying decisions.
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In this episode, we talk to one of the most popular and successful YouTubers in the Automotive category, whose channel has an audience of 2.97M subscribers, which is larger than the population of 61 countries! Among other topics, Jason explains the difference between the point of view of an engineer versus the one from an automotive journalist and how that can affect the consumers ́buying decisions.
In this episode we talk to the Director of e-mobility at Volkswagen of America, who just completed a drive across the U.S. last week with the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV. Starting in New York City mid-March, Krause led a small team across the States on a predominantly southern route, wrapping up the drive on schedule in 18 days in Sacramento, California.
In this episode we talk to the Director of e-mobility at Volkswagen of America, who just completed a drive across the U.S. last week with the all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 EV. Starting in New York City mid-March, Krause led a small team across the States on a predominantly southern route, wrapping up the drive on schedule in 18 days in Sacramento, California.
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In this episode we talk about the April's Fool Day “Voltswagen” joke, which created a wave of negative reactions across the entire automotive industry due to the German manufacturer’s deceptive (and not remotely funny) marketing efforts to push its electric cars. We also review the list of finalists for the 2021 World Car of the Year Awards and analyze the start of the Formula 1 season with special guest, Paul Brian.
In this episode we talk about the April's Fool Day “Voltswagen” joke, which created a wave of negative reactions across the entire automotive industry due to the German manufacturer’s deceptive (and not remotely funny) marketing efforts to push its electric cars. We also review the list of finalists for the 2021 World Car of the Year Awards and analyze the start of the Formula 1 season with special guest, Paul Brian.
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In this episode we talk to special guest Anton Wahlman from SeekingAlpha.com about the good and bad trends during the first 3 months of 2021, in particular with Tesla. We also celebrate Lauren´s invention to close Women's History Month and go on a boat ride in the Everglades National Park with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross.
In this episode we talk to special guest Anton Wahlman from SeekingAlpha.com about the good and bad trends during the first 3 months of 2021, in particular with Tesla. We also celebrate Lauren´s invention to close Women's History Month and go on a boat ride in the Everglades National Park with the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross.
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In this episode we interview Paul Walser, the new Chairman at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) about the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new way consumers shop online for everything. We also celebrate the 1st. anniversary of the new era at RECARO Automotive and find out what you should be aware of if you need to transport your car across the street or across the country, with advice from Dynamic Auto Movers.
In this episode we interview Paul Walser, the new Chairman at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) about the challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new way consumers shop online for everything. We also celebrate the 1st. anniversary of the new era at RECARO Automotive and find out what you should be aware of if you need to transport your car across the street or across the country, with advice from Dynamic Auto Movers.
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In this episode, we talk to Richard Hollingsworth, Lexus´ Product Marketing Sr. Analyst about the 2022 IS 500 sedan, which will hit the US market this fall, and Toyota´s Vice President of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, Michael Tripp, who explains the brand’s strategy for the electrification of its model line up.
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In this episode, we talk to Richard Hollingsworth, Lexus´ Product Marketing Sr. Analyst about the 2022 IS 500 sedan, which will hit the US market this fall, and Toyota´s Vice President of Vehicle Marketing and Communications, Michael Tripp, who explains the brand’s strategy for the electrification of its model line up.
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José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company’s Global Chief Operating Officer, headlines this week at Total Car Score. Mr. Muñoz provides world-exclusive news about Hyundai’s future product plans, including the long-awaited launch of the automaker’s first U.S.-market pickup truck, the next Hyundai to receive the brand’s performance “N” treatment, and how the automaker managed to actually grow sales during a global pandemic. After speaking with Joes Munoz it’s easy to understand why he's one of the auto industry’s most powerful and successful leaders.
José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company’s Global Chief Operating Officer, headlines this week at Total Car Score. Mr. Muñoz provides world-exclusive news about Hyundai’s future product plans, including the long-awaited launch of the automaker’s first U.S.-market pickup truck, the next Hyundai to receive the brand’s performance “N” treatment, and how the automaker managed to actually grow sales during a global pandemic. After speaking with Joes Munoz it’s easy to understand why he's one of the auto industry’s most powerful and successful leaders.
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In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car reveals of the week — Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5.
In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car reveals of the week — Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5.
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In this episode we discuss the recent announcements from different manufacturers about going 100% electric as soon as 2025 and the political-economical consequences for all drivers. We also give our first Total Car Score to the 2021 Genesis GV80 and interview Hein Schafer, Volkswagen´s SVP Product & Strategy in North America to get an update from the German brand.
In this episode we discuss the recent announcements from different manufacturers about going 100% electric as soon as 2025 and the political-economical consequences for all drivers. We also give our first Total Car Score to the 2021 Genesis GV80 and interview Hein Schafer, Volkswagen´s SVP Product & Strategy in North America to get an update from the German brand.
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In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier go international, stopping in Ingolstadt, Germany for the reveal of the new 2022 Audi e-tron GT, Detroit for an interview with Cadillac´s Super Cruise engineer, and Torino, Italy to speak with Alfa Romeo´s designer Alessandro Maccolini, about the Passione he leverages when designing for the Italian brand.
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In this episode Lauren, Karl and Javier go international, stopping in Ingolstadt, Germany for the reveal of the new 2022 Audi e-tron GT, Detroit for an interview with Cadillac´s Super Cruise engineer, and Torino, Italy to speak with Alfa Romeo´s designer Alessandro Maccolini, about the Passione he leverages when designing for the Italian brand.
On this episode we celebrate Lauren´s birthday with a "virtual gift" of the new Ford F-150 Raptor, the Cadillac Blackwing series and a "trip" to Japan with Nissan´s Product Communications Director, Dan Passe, to talk about the new Pathfinder SUV and Frontier pickup truck.
On this episode we celebrate Lauren´s birthday with a "virtual gift" of the new Ford F-150 Raptor, the Cadillac Blackwing series and a "trip" to Japan with Nissan´s Product Communications Director, Dan Passe, to talk about the new Pathfinder SUV and Frontier pickup truck.
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In this episode of Total Car Score we discuss Tesla as a profitable car maker — after 18 years. We also do a deep dive into the Acura brand and its all-new 2022 MDX with Acura’s Vice Price and Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda. We close the show with a discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and an interview with Aston Martin’s Nathan Hoyt on the British brand’s racing effort and its ongoing partnership with Mercedes-Benz.
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In this episode of Total Car Score we discuss Tesla as a profitable car maker — after 18 years. We also do a deep dive into the Acura brand and its all-new 2022 MDX with Acura’s Vice Price and Brand Officer, Jon Ikeda. We close the show with a discussion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona and an interview with Aston Martin’s Nathan Hoyt on the British brand’s racing effort and its ongoing partnership with Mercedes-Benz.
This week on Total Car Score we discuss Karl’s adventures when buying a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Iowa and driving it back to California. Then Lauren interviews David Magers, the CEO of Mecum Auctions, to get his take on how the pandemic has impacted Mecum and the car auction industry. Finally, all three hosts speak to Carl Pulley from American Honda about Honda’s newest products, including the all-new 11th generation Honda Civic we’ll be seeing soon.
This week on Total Car Score we discuss Karl’s adventures when buying a 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula in Iowa and driving it back to California. Then Lauren interviews David Magers, the CEO of Mecum Auctions, to get his take on how the pandemic has impacted Mecum and the car auction industry. Finally, all three hosts speak to Carl Pulley from American Honda about Honda’s newest products, including the all-new 11th generation Honda Civic we’ll be seeing soon.
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It’s a Car, Truck and SUV of the Year theme at Total Car Score this week. With the Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Mach-E winning the 2021 awards the hosts welcome key Ford and Hyundai executives to discuss how these models won and what the future holds for these brands. Karl also introduces the all-new, ad-free automotive website he’s been working on for several months, and which launches this week — CarExpert.com.
It’s a Car, Truck and SUV of the Year theme at Total Car Score this week. With the Hyundai Elantra, Ford F-150 and Ford Mustang Mach-E winning the 2021 awards the hosts welcome key Ford and Hyundai executives to discuss how these models won and what the future holds for these brands. Karl also introduces the all-new, ad-free automotive website he’s been working on for several months, and which launches this week — CarExpert.com.
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In this segment, the hosts analyze the new-vehicle sales numbers from 2020, which were not as bad as many predicted at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also take a final look at the candidates for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, along with what new cars are coming in the first months of the New Year. Lauren is enjoying the Florida winter with the 2021 Bentley Bentayga and the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, a car which will be off the market in a couple of years;
In this segment, the hosts analyze the new-vehicle sales numbers from 2020, which were not as bad as many predicted at the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We also take a final look at the candidates for the 2021 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, along with what new cars are coming in the first months of the New Year. Lauren is enjoying the Florida winter with the 2021 Bentley Bentayga and the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, a car which will be off the market in a couple of years;
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We kick off 2021 with a special Total Car Score podcast. Joining the regular crew of Lauren, Javier and Karl are three industry heavy hitters. They include Anton Wahlman — an experienced auto and technology analyst with regular columns in Seeking Alpha, Michael Harley — former editor in chief of Kelley Blue Book and an experienced premium and performance car expert, and Paul Brian, who managed the Chicago Auto Show for many years and continues to cover the industry for multiple outlets. With six personalities discussing everything from how the pandemic impacted the industry in 2020 to which car they’d want to drive across the country, there’s something for everyone in this week’s Total Car Score episode.
We kick off 2021 with a special Total Car Score podcast. Joining the regular crew of Lauren, Javier and Karl are three industry heavy hitters. They include Anton Wahlman — an experienced auto and technology analyst with regular columns in Seeking Alpha, Michael Harley — former editor in chief of Kelley Blue Book and an experienced premium and performance car expert, and Paul Brian, who managed the Chicago Auto Show for many years and continues to cover the industry for multiple outlets. With six personalities discussing everything from how the pandemic impacted the industry in 2020 to which car they’d want to drive across the country, there’s something for everyone in this week’s Total Car Score episode.
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In this episode we examine the list of finalists for the 2021 Northamerican Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year and offer predictions for the winners in each category. Lauren interviews Scott Trainor of USA Motor Jobs to give the audience ideas about new jobs in the automotive industry. Javier talks about the future of auto insurance and Karl is just happy that 2020 is finally over!
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In this episode we examine the list of finalists for the 2021 Northamerican Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year and offer predictions for the winners in each category. Lauren interviews Scott Trainor of USA Motor Jobs to give the audience ideas about new jobs in the automotive industry. Javier talks about the future of auto insurance and Karl is just happy that 2020 is finally over!
This week’s Total Car Score episode is a deep dive on Volvo, including an interview with Volvo’s National Media Relations Manager, Russell Datz. We talk to Russell about Volvo’s history of safety — they invented the seat belts we all wear today. We also discuss Volvo’s future as an increasingly tech-savvy automaker while continuing to leverage tech to remain a leader in safety. We also touch on Volvo’s new electric vehicle division, Polestar.
This week’s Total Car Score episode is a deep dive on Volvo, including an interview with Volvo’s National Media Relations Manager, Russell Datz. We talk to Russell about Volvo’s history of safety — they invented the seat belts we all wear today. We also discuss Volvo’s future as an increasingly tech-savvy automaker while continuing to leverage tech to remain a leader in safety. We also touch on Volvo’s new electric vehicle division, Polestar.
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This week’s episode features an interview with James Bell, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kia Motors America. James has a long history in the automotive industry, including stints at General Motors, Kelley Blue Book and Intellichoice, before joining Kia. He speaks with Javier, Lauren and Karl about the challenges of launching new vehicles during a global pandemic, and how Kia will incorporate electric vehicle technology into its future line up.
This week’s episode features an interview with James Bell, the Director of Corporate Communications at Kia Motors America. James has a long history in the automotive industry, including stints at General Motors, Kelley Blue Book and Intellichoice, before joining Kia. He speaks with Javier, Lauren and Karl about the challenges of launching new vehicles during a global pandemic, and how Kia will incorporate electric vehicle technology into its future line up.
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Our final debate before the vote for the 2021 NACTOY Awards and it seems we like ...
This week’s Total Car Score hosts discuss the upcoming North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year voting, with each of them identifying their personal predictions for which vehicles will win.
This includes a deep dive into the all-new 2021 Ford F-150, the Land Rover Defender, Ram TRX and Mustang Mach-E.
Other important models the hosts feel have a chance to win include the Genesis G80 and GV80, the Acura TLX, the Nissan Sentra and Rogue and the Kia K5, all of which are discussed in this episode.
Our final debate before the vote for the 2021 NACTOY Awards and it seems we like ...
This week’s Total Car Score hosts discuss the upcoming North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year voting, with each of them identifying their personal predictions for which vehicles will win.
This includes a deep dive into the all-new 2021 Ford F-150, the Land Rover Defender, Ram TRX and Mustang Mach-E.
Other important models the hosts feel have a chance to win include the Genesis G80 and GV80, the Acura TLX, the Nissan Sentra and Rogue and the Kia K5, all of which are discussed in this episode.
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In this week’s episode the hosts discuss what they’re thankful for, both in terms of the overall auto industry along with which specific model, from automotive history, each host is most thankful for.
Javier, Karl and Lauren also analyze the recent Consumer Reports vehicle rankings, noting Mazda’s first-ever number one placement.
The show ends with an interview with Erich Heuschele, Dodge/SRT Driving Dynamics Chief Engineer, who discusses the latest SRT products, including the new 700-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT.
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In this week’s episode the hosts discuss what they’re thankful for, both in terms of the overall auto industry along with which specific model, from automotive history, each host is most thankful for.
Javier, Karl and Lauren also analyze the recent Consumer Reports vehicle rankings, noting Mazda’s first-ever number one placement.
The show ends with an interview with Erich Heuschele, Dodge/SRT Driving Dynamics Chief Engineer, who discusses the latest SRT products, including the new 700-horsepower Dodge Durango SRT.
This week’s Total Car Score episode looks at the ongoing challenge of launching all-new vehicles like the Honda Civic and Subaru BRZ during a global pandemic. Karl discusses his 1,000-mile road trip in a 150,000-mile Chevrolet Malibu. Lauren laments life in a locked-down New York, and Javier celebrates his opportunity to drive the all-new Ford F-150 and Chrysler Pacifica — because they may be the last press trips any of us attend due to the newest round of pandemic restrictions. Finally, we have two interviews on this episode, one with Travis Calhoun, the F-150’s marketing manager, and the other with Chris Benjamin, Head of Interior design on the Chrysler Pacifica.
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This week’s Total Car Score episode looks at the ongoing challenge of launching all-new vehicles like the Honda Civic and Subaru BRZ during a global pandemic. Karl discusses his 1,000-mile road trip in a 150,000-mile Chevrolet Malibu. Lauren laments life in a locked-down New York, and Javier celebrates his opportunity to drive the all-new Ford F-150 and Chrysler Pacifica — because they may be the last press trips any of us attend due to the newest round of pandemic restrictions. Finally, we have two interviews on this episode, one with Travis Calhoun, the F-150’s marketing manager, and the other with Chris Benjamin, Head of Interior design on the Chrysler Pacifica.
We start with a discussion of the ongoing challenges around selling cars amid a global pandemic, continue with a discussion of what a (possible) Biden administration means to the car industry, and finish with a Q&A with Olabisi Boyle, Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. There’s a lot happening at Hyundai right now, and Olabisi provides a deep dive on what’s driving the automaker, where the company is headed and what it plans to accomplish regarding performance, advanced technology and environmental goals.
We start with a discussion of the ongoing challenges around selling cars amid a global pandemic, continue with a discussion of what a (possible) Biden administration means to the car industry, and finish with a Q&A with Olabisi Boyle, Vice President, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. There’s a lot happening at Hyundai right now, and Olabisi provides a deep dive on what’s driving the automaker, where the company is headed and what it plans to accomplish regarding performance, advanced technology and environmental goals.
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In this episode the hosts discuss the cancellation of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Karl shares his first true experience with the 2020 Land Rover Defender; Lauren had fun with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Javier set up the 2020 Audi RS7 as Christmas decorations on his driveway.
Finally, Lauren Fix talks about the present crisis and grim future of Auto Shows with Paul Brian, who used to run the Public Relations Department of the Chicago Auto Show.
In this episode the hosts discuss the cancellation of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Consumers Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Karl shares his first true experience with the 2020 Land Rover Defender; Lauren had fun with the 2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Javier set up the 2020 Audi RS7 as Christmas decorations on his driveway.
Finally, Lauren Fix talks about the present crisis and grim future of Auto Shows with Paul Brian, who used to run the Public Relations Department of the Chicago Auto Show.
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This Total Car Score episode features the concept of “killer cars” — or cars engineered to take on, or even eliminate, an existing, successful model. The three hosts discuss the new GMC Hummer as a challenger to Tesla and the history of luxury sedans trying to take on the BMW 3 Series. There’s also a deep-dive into the challenge of driving a car at a race track, with each of the hosts sharing personal experience with drivers that didn’t meet this challenge.... Finally, the hosts discuss their recent opportunities to drive high performance cars like the Ford GT, the Ferrari Roma and the new McLaren 765LT.
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This Total Car Score episode features the concept of “killer cars” — or cars engineered to take on, or even eliminate, an existing, successful model. The three hosts discuss the new GMC Hummer as a challenger to Tesla and the history of luxury sedans trying to take on the BMW 3 Series. There’s also a deep-dive into the challenge of driving a car at a race track, with each of the hosts sharing personal experience with drivers that didn’t meet this challenge.... Finally, the hosts discuss their recent opportunities to drive high performance cars like the Ford GT, the Ferrari Roma and the new McLaren 765LT.
This week’s episode looks at the revival of the Hummer brand as a premium, high-tech, pure electric vehicle. With over 1,000 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time in 3 seconds, the new Hummer will be one of the most capable trucks available when it arrives in 2022. The hosts discuss another high-performance truck that’s hitting showrooms much sooner — the 700-horsepower 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Finally, Javier, Lauren and Karl comment on how Hyundai managed to grow its brand value in 2020 when nearly every automotive brand lost value as a result of reduced sales during the global pandemic.
This week’s episode looks at the revival of the Hummer brand as a premium, high-tech, pure electric vehicle. With over 1,000 horsepower and a zero-to-60 time in 3 seconds, the new Hummer will be one of the most capable trucks available when it arrives in 2022. The hosts discuss another high-performance truck that’s hitting showrooms much sooner — the 700-horsepower 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Finally, Javier, Lauren and Karl comment on how Hyundai managed to grow its brand value in 2020 when nearly every automotive brand lost value as a result of reduced sales during the global pandemic.
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This week’s Total Car Score podcast looks as Corvette production problems, with the hosts discussing additional production delays for the 2020 C8 Corvette, as well as reports of shattering wheels on the previous-generation C7 Corvette. Lauren, Javier and Karl also note the slow return of automotive media events as 2020 winds down. Javier partied with other journalists in Miami for the debut of the 2020 Maserati MC20 super sports car and Karl and Lauren have recently attended their first press events in months. Finally, a discussion of the new 2021 Lexus IS is followed by Lauren’s advice on how to prepare your car for the colder months ahead.
This week’s Total Car Score podcast looks as Corvette production problems, with the hosts discussing additional production delays for the 2020 C8 Corvette, as well as reports of shattering wheels on the previous-generation C7 Corvette. Lauren, Javier and Karl also note the slow return of automotive media events as 2020 winds down. Javier partied with other journalists in Miami for the debut of the 2020 Maserati MC20 super sports car and Karl and Lauren have recently attended their first press events in months. Finally, a discussion of the new 2021 Lexus IS is followed by Lauren’s advice on how to prepare your car for the colder months ahead.
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This week’s episode is dedicated to John Lamm, a talented and widely-respected journalist within the automotive community. Javier, Lauren and Karl discuss John’s long and impressive history as a writer and photographer for a wide array of automotive publications.
The three hosts also review the 2021 candidates for North American Car, Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year semifinalists. This episode was recorded in the midst of Javier, Lauren and Karl testing the candidates in Michigan, and they offer first-hand impressions of each vehicle.
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This week’s episode is dedicated to John Lamm, a talented and widely-respected journalist within the automotive community. Javier, Lauren and Karl discuss John’s long and impressive history as a writer and photographer for a wide array of automotive publications.
The three hosts also review the 2021 candidates for North American Car, Utility Vehicle and Truck of the Year semifinalists. This episode was recorded in the midst of Javier, Lauren and Karl testing the candidates in Michigan, and they offer first-hand impressions of each vehicle.
The premier episode of Total Car Score introduces the three hosts, Lauren Fix, Javier Mota and Karl Brauer, as they discuss industry challenges during the pandemic, the launch of new models like the Genesis G80, the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Bronco, and California’s 2035 EV mandate. The hosts also discuss recent test cars they’ve experienced in the process of identifying the 2021 North American Car, SUV and Truck of the Year, a process they’ll continue to chronicle until the winners are announced in January.
The premier episode of Total Car Score introduces the three hosts, Lauren Fix, Javier Mota and Karl Brauer, as they discuss industry challenges during the pandemic, the launch of new models like the Genesis G80, the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Bronco, and California’s 2035 EV mandate. The hosts also discuss recent test cars they’ve experienced in the process of identifying the 2021 North American Car, SUV and Truck of the Year, a process they’ll continue to chronicle until the winners are announced in January.
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In this episode Javier, Karl and Lauren discuss the latest efforts to make electric cars go mainstream, the pandemic´s impact on auto shows and the challenges manufacturers face when engineering “that new car smell”
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In this episode Javier, Karl and Lauren discuss the latest efforts to make electric cars go mainstream, the pandemic´s impact on auto shows and the challenges manufacturers face when engineering “that new car smell”
In this episode, the Total Car Score crew discuss future performance upgrades for the Bronco, Raptor and Wrangler, the pros and cons of electric cars, smart tips on buying or leasing, and what they think of the new 2021 Kia K5, Nissan Sentra and Polestar 2.
In this episode, the Total Car Score crew discuss future performance upgrades for the Bronco, Raptor and Wrangler, the pros and cons of electric cars, smart tips on buying or leasing, and what they think of the new 2021 Kia K5, Nissan Sentra and Polestar 2.
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In this episode Karl, Lauren and Javier talk about missing their favorite events like Pebble Beach Car Week and Javier´´ annual ski trip to Chile. Karl talks about the socially-distanced 2021 Honda Odyssey in California, Lauren gives her review on the 2021 Genesis G80 and Genesis GV80.
In this episode Karl, Lauren and Javier talk about missing their favorite events like Pebble Beach Car Week and Javier´´ annual ski trip to Chile. Karl talks about the socially-distanced 2021 Honda Odyssey in California, Lauren gives her review on the 2021 Genesis G80 and Genesis GV80.
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Total Car Score’s premier episode provides a background on each of the hosts, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix and Javier Mota. The three automotive veterans discuss the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, Cadillac’s current challenges, medical concerns around EVs, and the stylish new Lexus LC 500 convertible
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Total Car Score’s premier episode provides a background on each of the hosts, Karl Brauer, Lauren Fix and Javier Mota. The three automotive veterans discuss the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco, Cadillac’s current challenges, medical concerns around EVs, and the stylish new Lexus LC 500 convertible
Javier, Karl and Lauren ask “how many pure electric brands do we need”, before discussing the new Volvo V60, Lexus LC 500 and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. They close with a look at increasing hurdles when getting older performance cars to pass California’s emissions test.
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Javier, Karl and Lauren ask “how many pure electric brands do we need”, before discussing the new Volvo V60, Lexus LC 500 and Mercedes-AMG GLC 43. They close with a look at increasing hurdles when getting older performance cars to pass California’s emissions test.
The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace.
Karl Brauer has served as the Editor in Chief at Edmunds.com and Executive Publisher of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. He’s regularly interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and CNBC.
Lauren Fix, known as The Car Coach, is an established television and radio personality with over 30 years experience in the auto industry as a journalist, consumer advocate, and race car driver. She was Oprah’s Auto Expert and is currently a regular contributor and reporter to Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, and the Weather Channel
Javier Mota, has covered the automotive industry for over 20 years, reporting for numerous outlets including Univision, Telemundo, Sirius XM Radio, CNN Español, Autoproyecto and the Impremedia Network.
Karl, Lauren and Javier are all members of the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year (NACTOY) jury, evaluating hundreds of vehicles every year to identify the best vehicles for consumers shopping the new and used car market.
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The Total Car Score podcast, hosted by three automotive industry veterans with over 60 years combined experience, covers a wide range of automotive topics, including new car reviews, shopping guidance, buying advice and news stories impacting the automotive marketplace.
Karl Brauer has served as the Editor in Chief at Edmunds.com and Executive Publisher of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. He’s regularly interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and CNBC.
Lauren Fix, known as The Car Coach, is an established television and radio personality with over 30 years experience in the auto industry as a journalist, consumer advocate, and race car driver. She was Oprah’s Auto Expert and is currently a regular contributor and reporter to Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, and the Weather Channel
Javier Mota, has covered the automotive industry for over 20 years, reporting for numerous outlets including Univision, Telemundo, Sirius XM Radio, CNN Español, Autoproyecto and the Impremedia Network.
Karl, Lauren and Javier are all members of the North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year (NACTOY) jury, evaluating hundreds of vehicles every year to identify the best vehicles for consumers shopping the new and used car market.
Listen to new episodes of the Total Car Score Podcast on the ReVolver Network.
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